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Force diagrams

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Total cards: 4•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

How can you calculate the overall force?

Back (Answer)

By adding or subtracting

#2
Front (Question)

If you have a bus were there’s a force of 200N to make the bus move forwards and a force of 50N to make the bus act in the opposite direction. Which direction will the bus go?

Back (Answer)

The bus is accelerating to the direction of the bigger force (200N)

#3
Front (Question)

How do you find the overall force if the forces are acting in the opposite direction?

Back (Answer)

If it’s the opposite direction you SUBTRACT to get the overall force

#4
Front (Question)

How do you find the overall force if the forces are acting in the same direction

Back (Answer)

If it’s the same direction you ADD to get the overall force